Lethal doses of the powerful anesthetic propofol caused the death of Michael Jackson, according to newly unsealed legal documents. Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray said the King of Pop Jackson was suffering from insomnia, and that he had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol nightly.
Also, an Associated Press source says the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Jackson's death a homicide. Details After the Jump
Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.
Dr. Conrad Murray, who was Michael Jackson's cardiologist, has been a primary person of interest in Jackson's death investigation. Murray has admitted to law enforcement that he administered the drug propofol to the singer. The powerful anesthetic is reportedly what killed Jackson.
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Murray was at Jackson's house on the day that he died. According to new documents, he left Jackson to make some phone calls, and when he returned, the King of Pop was not breathing.
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Another one of Jackson's doctors, dermatologist Arnold Klein, has also faced speculation that he may have provided the music legend with illegal prescription drugs. He has denied any involvement in Jackson's death.
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Jackson's nutritionist Cherilyn Lee has told interviewers that Jackson begged her for drugs. "He didn't take any medications from me, I'm just nutritional. When it switched over to medication, especially that particular medication, I told him -- I only deal with nutrition," she says. Records from her office have been taken to aid in the investigation into his death.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The Jackson family released a statement Monday afternoon commending the authorities on their hard work. "The Jackson family has full confidence in the legal process, and commends the ongoing efforts of the L.A. County Coroner, the L.A. District Attorney and the L.A. Police Department," the statement said. "The family looks forward to the day that justice can be served."
Murray, who has been at the center of the investigation into Jackson's death, says he dropped the dosage because he feared Jackson was forming an addiction.
He then gave Jackson 25 milligrams of propofol mixed with other sedatives. On June 25, Murray says he gave Jackson valium, lorazepam, midazolam and other drugs. When Jackson still wasn't able to sleep, Murray gave him 25 milligrams of Propofol after Jackson demanded it.
According to the unsealed documents, Murray told police that Jackson was medicated when he left to make phone calls to family members, but was not breathing upon his return. He performed CPR on Jackson, who was rushed to UCLA Medical Center where he was declared dead. TMZ Has the Documents
An Associated Press law enforcement claims the death has already been ruled a homicide, reporting the coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson, causing his death. The AP reports that Murray is already the target of a manslaughter investigation by the LAPD.
According to TMZ, Murray reported Jackson wasn't breathing at around 11 AM, but a 911 call wasn't made until 12:21. Murray made 3 separate calls from 11:18 to 12:05 according to the documents. Murray also refused to sign the death certificate at the UCLA Medical Center, TMZ is reporting.
Authorities said they could find no evidence that Murray ordered or obtained the drugs under his medical license or DEA tracking number. Police did spot at least eight bottles of propofol in the house along with other prescription drugs prescribed to Jackson by Dr. Murray, Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Allan Metzger.
Other drugs confiscated in the search of Jackson's house include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Tamsulosin, Temazepam, Tizanidine, Trazodone and Valium.
The investigation of Murray's involvement has focused on whether he was negligent in giving Jackson the drug to Jackson outside a hospital setting and whether that justifies an involuntary manslaughter charge.
Last week, Murray released a video in which he claimed he "told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail."
The bottom line is a life was lost... due to drug addiction and a doctor who forgot right from wrong! I think it is very sad no matter how Michael's demise because he has left behind a grieving family and children who will suffer in some way due to their father's life. I truly believe that Michael's family knew and has known for many years that his death from an over dose was more probable than not. We will never know that sad truth's to what really escelated Michael's life into that of presrcription drugs... we are all so good at speculating but the truth remains with Michael and his family.
That is so true. Enough with the bad mouthing. In all of the reports I have not heard anything comforting for the children. Only bad stuff thrown in their faces about ther Father and Grandfather. I give his family my grastest condolences and wish them well. They have yet a long road to travel.
I CARE.....WE LOST A HUGE TALENTED HUMAN BEING PLEASE REMEMBER THIS AND TRY TO BE KIND IN YOUR COMMENTS MICHAEL'S CHILDREN MAY READ SOME OF THESE SITES
Well James, YOU seem to care. You bothered to click the link to the article. Then read it. Then post. If you didn't care, why did you bother to do all of that? Oh well, yet another moron who just doesn't quite comprehend that posting "Who cares" is a complete failure to show apathy.
I care. Drug dealers on the street often get 10 or more years for selling drugs, Giving them out in someones home does not make the reason any different. Perhaps this will "Scare" younger people into not believing that Drugs are the only answer to a problem.
WE CARE, WHEN A GREEDY DOCTOR GIVES UP HIS OATH FOR MONEY IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, PERHAPS MICHAEL WOULD STILL BE WITH US IF THIS SO CALLED DR. WOULD HAVE DONE THE RIGHT THING INSTEAD OF FEARING THE LOSS OF HIS MEAL TICKET!!
Over and over I have read comments so far out. Let me ask you this question?... What if this had happened to you? What would you want people to say to the matter? How would feel if your family and children had to read so much mess said about you?
Michael's life is over but the love so many people have for him as well as myself WILL live on,no matter who trash him and say bad things for no real reason.
Listen to the music, jerk, thats what you do and get over yourself. Michael lived his with pain, and his is over. GUESS WHAT!.... He's at peace, we are the ones whom have to suffer.
You can't help but love the man. He did so much for so many something alot of us can't say.
God has him in his arms and I pleased with that maybe you should be too.
Not knowing the facts in this case first hand, as a psychotherapist who works in addictions and recovery, and with patients who have trouble sleeping and staying asleep here is my take on this. M.J. may have been suffering with depression, and /or other psychiatric issues, along with a high tolerance to sedatives in the valium family. There are many underlying causes for not being able to sleep that need to be looked at, and this may well have been a psychiatric issue. The sedatives feed the depression making the problem only worse. An antidepressant combination may have been the better way to go. The second issue is that entertainers typically work through the night, and any neurologist can tell you that this is damaging to the mind and nervous system. I'm sure M.J. worked like that all his life. Ever notice all the entertainers with similar problems? But then I was not his psychotherapist....
Which Kids would that be? Just because he had a skin condition doesn't make his kids come out whiter than me. The skin condition may be hereditary but it didn't affect him at their ages. Using the logic or lack of it that those are his kids, if I get a sunburn and conceive a kids it is American Indian or if I got a tan and then my kids are Hispanic. Doesn't fly does it? Neither does the lie that those are his kids.
U have no heart sir. What if this was your son or father or brother who died, WOULD YOU CARE THEN?? Or are they just DEAD, caput, finished, deceased????????????????????? What a horrible thing to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Monday 24 August
By James
WHO CARES? He's DEAD. Caput, finished, deceased. Let him rest in peace. His kids will have enough to deal with
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Monday 24 August
By vicky
The bottom line is a life was lost... due to drug addiction and a doctor who forgot right from wrong! I think it is very sad no matter how Michael's demise because he has left behind a grieving family and children who will suffer in some way due to their father's life. I truly believe that Michael's family knew and has known for many years that his death from an over dose was more probable than not. We will never know that sad truth's to what really escelated Michael's life into that of presrcription drugs... we are all so good at speculating but the truth remains with Michael and his family.
Monday 24 August
By luvumj
I care too
Monday 24 August
By C
I care
Monday 24 August
By Sherry of Winston-Salem
That is so true. Enough with the bad mouthing. In all of the reports I have not heard anything comforting for the children. Only bad stuff thrown in their faces about ther Father and Grandfather. I
give his family my grastest condolences and wish them well. They have yet a long road to travel.
Monday 24 August
By KAP
I CARE.....WE LOST A HUGE TALENTED HUMAN BEING PLEASE REMEMBER THIS AND TRY TO BE KIND IN YOUR COMMENTS MICHAEL'S CHILDREN MAY READ SOME OF THESE SITES
Monday 24 August
By vahgerl
yes i feel you.. they need to stop talkin about him and jus let it go.. everything thing happens for a reason.. let him rest
Monday 24 August
By Not James
Well James, YOU seem to care. You bothered to click the link to the article. Then read it. Then post. If you didn't care, why did you bother to do all of that? Oh well, yet another moron who just doesn't quite comprehend that posting "Who cares" is a complete failure to show apathy.
Monday 24 August
By Rolande
I care. Drug dealers on the street often get 10 or more years for selling drugs, Giving them out in someones home does not make the reason any different.
Perhaps this will "Scare" younger people into not believing that Drugs are the only answer to a problem.
Monday 24 August
By ROSE
WE CARE, WHEN A GREEDY DOCTOR GIVES UP HIS OATH FOR MONEY IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, PERHAPS MICHAEL WOULD STILL BE WITH US IF THIS SO CALLED DR. WOULD HAVE DONE THE RIGHT THING INSTEAD OF FEARING THE LOSS OF HIS MEAL TICKET!!
Monday 24 August
By Felicia
Over and over I have read comments so far out. Let me ask you this question?... What if this had happened to you? What would you want people to say to the matter? How would feel if your family and children had to read so much mess said about you?
Michael's life is over but the love so many people have for him as well as myself WILL live on,no matter who trash him and say bad things for no real reason.
Listen to the music, jerk, thats what you do and get over yourself. Michael lived his with pain, and his is over. GUESS WHAT!.... He's at peace, we are the ones whom have to suffer.
You can't help but love the man. He did so much for so many something alot of us can't say.
God has him in his arms and I pleased with that maybe you should be too.
Monday 24 August
By Bobbi
I also care VERY much and my heart is more broken now than when Michael died. That it was avoidable is a travesty and his doctor should be prosecuted.
Monday 24 August
By PsychGuru
Not knowing the facts in this case first hand, as a psychotherapist who works in addictions and recovery, and with patients who have trouble sleeping and staying asleep here is my take on this. M.J. may have been suffering with depression, and /or other psychiatric issues, along with a high tolerance to sedatives in the valium family. There are many underlying causes for not being able to sleep that need to be looked at, and this may well have been a psychiatric issue. The sedatives feed the depression making the problem only worse. An antidepressant combination may have been the better way to go. The second issue is that entertainers typically work through the night, and any neurologist can tell you that this is damaging to the mind and nervous system.
I'm sure M.J. worked like that all his life. Ever notice all the entertainers with similar problems?
But then I was not his psychotherapist....
thePsychguru
Monday 24 August
By MiHaterchael
Just reward for a druggie
Monday 24 August
By Beth
Oh he's resting in peace alright...cause the bible says, "the dead are consciece of noting at all" they know nothing.
Monday 24 August
By R
Oneless junkie in the world oh no..
the doc should lose his medical license thats it...
if a fein demands drugs and he has the money im sorry money talks id give a fein whatever he/she wanted...
Monday 24 August
By TCYB
When someone kills you we won't investigate.
Monday 24 August
By joe
HE was a piece of garbage
Monday 24 August
By Doug
Which Kids would that be? Just because he had a skin condition doesn't make his kids come out whiter than me. The skin condition may be hereditary but it didn't affect him at their ages. Using the logic or lack of it that those are his kids, if I get a sunburn and conceive a kids it is American Indian or if I got a tan and then my kids are Hispanic. Doesn't fly does it? Neither does the lie that those are his kids.
Monday 24 August
By LARRAINE
U have no heart sir. What if this was your son or father or brother who died, WOULD YOU CARE THEN??
Or are they just DEAD, caput, finished, deceased?????????????????????
What a horrible thing to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!